Wife Says No, but Apple Says Yes!

The power of Apple in matrimonial power dynamic: Apple's return policy since the launch of iPad 2 takes a comic turn, A Plastic Habit, Libya versus Iraq, Libya's cruel to be kind love for its women?

Gradly [2]

iPad 2: Wife Says No, but Apple Says Yes

When computers really interfere in marriage! "There are many reasons one would give when returning an iPad 2. However, telling Apple it was because of a spouse is probably not an answer often heard. Until now. According to MacRumors, Apple is paying close attention to all iPad 2 returns during the first few weeks to make sure there are no major production defects. This policy has led to an amusing story that we thought was entertaining enough to share."

WINTERSAMAR'S BLOG [3]

Re-Discover Reading

"I have always loved reading. I have been reading since a child. It’s something my mom instilled into me at a young age. She used to take us to the library and I would always come home with a large stack of books. I don’t remember reading all of them…but it was a large stack! Isn’t that all that matters to a 5 year old anyways?"

Jaraad [4]

Why do great nations fail?

"I was shocked when I saw the ad below on TV this morning. Although, it seems it was on the internet since October 2010 but this is the first time I watch it. This type of propaganda exists in many countries but mainly in the Arab world. Name a problem in the Middle East and someone will tell you it is because of Israel or that Israel is behind it. Israel became our coat rack for our problems."

Observations of a Lost Soul [5]

Web extra: For the Love of the Leader – Libya

"This is the story of an extraordinary love affair between one Nation’s women and its leader. The Nation is Libya, an Islamic socialist state."

Juancole [6]

Top Ten Ways that Libya 2011 is Not Iraq 2003

"Here are the differences between George W. Bush’s invasion of Iraq in 2003 and the current United Nations action in Libya:"

Syria Comment [7]

Syria’s Opposition Divided: few want revolution and many fear disorder and chaos.

"This report suggests ongoing trouble: One Reported Shot Dead On Third Day Of Syrian Protest just as a delegation from Damascus arrived in the city to offer condolences for the four deaths the day before. Protesters demanding freedoms and an end to corruption set fire to the headquarters of the ruling Baath Party in the Syrian southern city of Deraa on Sunday."... "He explains how the demonstrations evolved as a protest to the 15 school children who were arrested for writing slogans that they had learned on al-Jazeera from the Egypt coverage. He argues that the stupid actions of the governor and security exacerbated the situation, but that few want revolution and many fear disorder and chaos."